The News Agents Are the vultures circling around Keir Starmer?
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Nov 19, 2025 Clive Lewis stirs the pot by offering his parliamentary seat to Andy Burnham, prompting discussions on leadership shifts within the Labour Party. Is the once-secure position of Keir Starmer now in jeopardy? The panel explores potential 'stalking horse' challenges and the internal turmoil triggered by recent political missteps. Meanwhile, the corruption scandal in Ukraine raises grave concerns about President Zelensky's strategy and morale amidst ongoing war pressures. Can he weather both domestic and international scrutiny?
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Public Dissent Normalises Leadership Talk
- Clive Lewis publicly offering his seat signals backbench boldness and legitimises leadership talk.
- That public airing makes a leadership contest feel increasingly plausible to MPs and the public.
Starmer's Personal Ratings Drive MP Alarm
- MPs now see Starmer's personal ratings as the central problem, not just party polling.
- Starmer is currently the most unpopular modern prime minister, which alarms Labour MPs about electoral risk.
Leaks Convert Private Doubts Into Public Crisis
- Briefing about a potential challenger made internal doubts public and accelerated crisis thinking.
- Once an idea is voiced, Stephen Pinker-style common knowledge dynamics let others follow openly.
